HAC831C9 Radiation-Matter Interaction. Radiation Protection (2.5 ECTS)
Presentation
Description:
The objective of this course unit is to introduce radiometry tools, understand the mechanisms of interaction between ionizing radiation and living matter, learn about modes of exposure to ionizing radiation, and use this knowledge to understand the rules and requirements related to radiation protection.
Hourly volumes:
CM: 4 p.m.
TD: 9 a.m.
TP: 0 a.m.
Field: 0 a.m.
Required prerequisites:
L3 science or health.
Recommended prerequisites:
Nothing to report
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Knowledge assessment:
written exam / final exam
Syllabus:
• Radiation/matter interactions:
– Different categories of interaction
– Detection methods
– Inventory of different detectors
• Effects of radiation on living matter:
– Quantities and units: activity, absorbed dose, equivalent dose, effective dose
– Different exposure modes
– Effects on the cell
– Effects on the body: deterministic effects, stochastic effects
– Data source: epidemiology, experimental studies, research
– Low doses
• Protection of people and the environment:
– Protection in facilities: principles of radiation protection – ALARA approach
– Radiation protection measures (individual and collective)
– Different exposure modes
– Environmental protection: discharges, transfers, damage to organisms
Contacts
Responsible: J. MAYNADIE, F. Petitot, CEA, INSTN
Administrative contact(s): Claudie Fabry